WILLIAM KINCAID and TOM STANKARD
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Elections officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties have fortified elections systems that have been designated critical infrastructure by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel touted the city's strong financial standing in a speech to Grand Lake Rotarians, crediting annually balanced budgets and revenue surpluses to a disciplined, business-minded style of governance.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - A St. Marys couple was named the recipient of the next Lots for Soldiers house.

"We're overwhelmed," a smiling yet teary-eyed [More]

People from the basketball world and beyond reacted to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

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St. Marys claimed Grand Lake bowling bragging rights by sweeping Celina in Western Buckeye League matches on Saturday at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys. [More]

CELINA - As well as Celina played Saturday night, Kalen Etzler was on another level.

The Crestview junior and Ohio State verbal commit scored 31 p